To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what the percentage turnover of staff was in his Department in (a) the last 12-month period and (b) the last 24-month period for which figures are available. (169030)

In the period February 2006 to January 2007, 202 staff have joined and 653 staff have left my Department. 252 staff joined and 354 left in the following 12 month period to January 2008. Information about turnover rates is not available in the form requested.